Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Rock River from Confluence with Kishwaukee River to Castle
Rock State Park near Oregon, including the Byron gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Numerous low-lying structures downstream
of Byron are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall
throughout the week. It will remain in Moderate flood stage
through at least the end of this week.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Ogle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: